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BOE Work Session Notes - February 25, 2025

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The Kingsport City Schools Board of Education held a work session on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.  Several important agenda items were discussed, including:
  • A report on the Innovative School Models grant and how it is being used throughout KCS; and 
  • The KCS FY 2024-25 2nd Quarter Financial Report.
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Dr. Brian Cinnamon, Chief Academic Officer - Secondary, presented an update on the Innovative School Models grant.
  • Innovative School Models is a Tennessee program for middle and high schools that include experiences designed to develop and foster a culture of college and career readiness.
  • Funding is used at KCS middle schools and at Dobyns-Bennett High School/D-B EXCEL to support career development programming.
  • Click below to view this evening's full Innovative School Models presentation.
David Frye, Chief Finance Officer, presented the KCS 2nd Quarter Financial Report.
  • The report provided revenue and budget summaries for the 2024-25 fiscal year, through December 31, 2024.
  • Overall, expenditures as of December 31, 2024 were approximately 42% of budget, which is in line for that time of year. 
  • To view the full Q2 Financial Report, click below.
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The next session of the Board of Education will be a meeting on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 6 p.m.  The meeting will take place in the Tennessee Room of the Administrative Support Center (400 Clinchfield Street).
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Kingsport City Schools (KCS) is a student-focused, world-class public school district located in Kingsport, Tennessee, proudly serving students across Sullivan and Hawkins counties. The district comprises 13 schools, including a Pre-K facility, eight elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school, a high school program of choice, and an alternative learning program. With a total enrollment exceeding 7,600 students, KCS is dedicated to fostering educational excellence, empowering student success, and ensuring all students are college and career ready.
 
To learn more, visit www.k12k.com tune in to WCSK 90.3 FM, The Voice of KCS, or contact the KCS Administrative Support Center at (423) 378.2100. Stay connected by following us on Facebook (@kcsdistrict), Instagram (@kcs__district), and YouTube (@kcs__district).